http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk// Top stories for Magazine http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084368_music_tracy_chapman_the_apollo_sun_dec_14 Born and raised Ohio, 44-year-old Tracy Chapman is a fine example of how folk musicians needn’t always be quiet and introverted; they can also be ballsy and visceral too. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084368_music_tracy_chapman_the_apollo_sun_dec_14 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084369_music_kings_of_leon_men_arena_tuesday_dec_16 AS far as 2008 goes, the term ‘second best’ has not existed in the Kings Of Leon vocabulary. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084369_music_kings_of_leon_men_arena_tuesday_dec_16 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084363_music_elton_john_men_arena_saturday_december_20_and_sunday_december_21 FAMOUS for his tabloid-friendly flamboyant lifestyle, Sir Elton John will be letting his music do the talking at two pre-Christmas stage spectactulars. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084363_music_elton_john_men_arena_saturday_december_20_and_sunday_december_21 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084361_poppin_to_the_palace ONE of the world’s best-loved stories will be brought to life this Christmas – in practically perfect fashion. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084361_poppin_to_the_palace Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084362_life_and_sole A sculptor whose latest work concerns feet is making great strides at the Chinese Arts Centre. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084362_life_and_sole Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084366_kid_around_at_christmas KEEP the children happy with a variety of fun events being held just for them. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084366_kid_around_at_christmas Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084364_theatre_allo_allo_the_lowry_until_jan_16 LISTEN vairy carefully, we will say zis only once… ‘Allo, ‘Allo is coming to The Lowry next week with all its tortured vowels and earthy humour. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084364_theatre_allo_allo_the_lowry_until_jan_16 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084365_children_the_night_before_christmas_from_saturday_dec_27_to_sunday_january_4 KEEP the festive spirit going nicely until New Year with a production at The Lowry set to delight the whole family. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084365_children_the_night_before_christmas_from_saturday_dec_27_to_sunday_january_4 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084370_children_charlie_and_lola_the_dancehouse_17_dec4_jan THE wonderful magic of children’s characters Charlie and Lola comes to Manchester next week. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1084370_children_charlie_and_lola_the_dancehouse_17_dec4_jan Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1083060_music_barry_manilow_men_arena_mon_8_dec UPON hearing that his latest album had reached number one in the US Billboard charts, Barry Manilow’s response was typically self-effacing. The performer joked: "I swear, if you live long enough… then anything is possible. Even me getting to number one!" http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1083060_music_barry_manilow_men_arena_mon_8_dec Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1083061_music_sleeping_beauty_bridgewater_hall_fri_5_dec THE BBC Philharmonic is reunited with chief guest conductor Vassily Sinaisky for the first time this season at an event this Friday. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1083061_music_sleeping_beauty_bridgewater_hall_fri_5_dec Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1083062_panto_peter_pan_opera_house_from_sat_6_dec GET ready to have your buckles swashed and your imagination stretched – Peter Pan flies in to the Opera House from Saturday! http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1083062_panto_peter_pan_opera_house_from_sat_6_dec Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1083065_is_it_a_hat_oh_yes_it_is OUTRAGEOUS and colourful costumes that make up the fairytale world of pantomime star in a new, free exhibition at Stockport’s HatWorks. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1083065_is_it_a_hat_oh_yes_it_is Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1083067_im_off_to_see_the_wizard KATIE Schofield has had to learn new skills for her first professional theatrical role – and the most important one is how to train dogs with a pocketful of sausages. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1083067_im_off_to_see_the_wizard Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1083068_the_weird_and_the_wonderful THE Mighty Boosh bring their wacky world of wonder to Manchester this week. http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk//entertainment/magazine/s/1083068_the_weird_and_the_wonderful Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000